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Biomaterials and Bioactive Factor Delivery Systems for the Control of Macrophage Activation in Regenerative Medicine
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Biomaterials and Bioactive Factor Delivery Systems for the Control of Macrophage Activation in Regenerative Medicine

Pamela L. Graney, Emily B. Lurier and Kara L. Spiller
ACS biomaterials science & engineering, v 4(4), pp 1137-1148
01 Apr 2018
PMID: 33418652

Abstract

Materials Science Materials Science, Biomaterials Science & Technology Technology
Macrophages play an important role in tissue repair, regeneration, and the ability of biomaterials to mediate these processes. Macrophages are highly plastic cells that exhibit altered behavior in response to changes in the micro environment. With the growing knowledge of the roles that different macrophage phenotypes play in specific pathologies and/or injuries, researchers are now focusing on designing biomaterials to actively control macrophage behavior and promote healing outcomes. In this review, we highlight a variety of biomaterial strategies for controlling macrophage phenotype in chronic wounds, tissue defects, and inflammatory conditions, although these strategies can be applied to many other applications. In particular, we highlight the different situations in which biomaterials should inhibit or promote Ml or M2 activation, or both, for therapeutic outcomes.

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